Dental Hygiene: Page 264

NYU researchers awarded $370K to study oral cancer pain
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has given two New York University (NYU) researchers a one-year award of nearly $370,000 to study pain relief for oral cancer.
July 28, 2015
5 infection-control questions to ask about your gloves
By Theresa Pablos
Although glove procedures haven't changed too much over time, the gloves themselves have. With new features and improved materials, now may be right time to think about how you use gloves in your practice and whether you need to refresh some policies.
July 27, 2015
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July 27 is World Head and Neck Cancer Day
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An international group of head and neck oncology societies has deemed July 27 as World Head and Neck Cancer Day.
July 26, 2015
NDA supports new workforce models
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Dental Association (NDA) is officially supporting emerging workforce models in the U.S., including the use of midlevel providers, according to a statement released on July 23.
July 23, 2015
8 states join oral health initiative for pregnant women
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Eight states will join a federally funded initiative to raise awareness and improve access to oral healthcare for pregnant women and infants, the Children's Dental Health Project announced.
July 22, 2015
Study: Cancer-suppressing protein fades with age
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A protein that helps suppress oral and other cancers diminishes in skin and mouth epithelial cells as the human body ages, according to a study in the journal Aging Cell.
July 22, 2015
Study details methamphetamine dental damage
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Popular TV shows such as "Breaking Bad" and sensational news reports cite the consequences of methamphetamine usage, but when it comes to having a patient in your chair, could you identify what "meth mouth" actually looks like? Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles examined meth users in a new study to provide some data to the stories.
July 22, 2015
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Groups partner to offer hepatitis C webinar in August
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and the Academy of General Dentistry are collaboratively offering a webinar on the hepatitis C virus in August.
July 21, 2015
Pitt dental school gets $2M grant from HRSA
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has been awarded a $2 million, five-year grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to help improve the dental health workforce for various groups of underserved populations.
July 21, 2015
OHA gets $10K grant from Henry Schein foundation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Henry Schein Cares Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to Oral Health America (OHA) for its upcoming National Share and Learn Conference.
July 21, 2015
Older Americans Act to include oral healthcare if amended
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
For the first time, federal funds for oral health screenings for older Americans will be made available if the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2015 is enacted.
July 19, 2015
Start-up seeks participants for study on smoking, oral microbiome
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biotech start-up uBiome is looking for participants in its latest clinical study.
July 16, 2015
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